Pear Quesadilla (Quesadilla de Pera)

Ingredients

• 2 servings arugula 
• 2 servings balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
• 2  pears ripe peeled sliced
• 0.8 cup pecans toasted chopped
• 4 small tortillas 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• spatula

Directions

1. Toss the pears with the brown sugar in a small bowl.
2. Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pears in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer to a plate and let it cool.To make the quesadilla: On a work surface, spread 2 of the tortillas.
5. Sprinkle the gorgonzola cheese over the bottom of each tortilla.
6. Add the pears evenly on top of the cheese, then top with pecans. Top with another tortilla.
7. Heat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. Carefully place 1 quesadilla in pan and cook 2 minutes. Using a spatula, gently flip the quesadilla and cook an additional 2 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with second quesadilla.
8. Serve warm over arugula drizzled with balsamic vinegar.I want to thank Gina from Simply Life for A giant bear hug award.